Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: variants and features listed

Maruti Suzuki has just launched the new Alto K10 in India, priced from Rs 3.99 lakh-5.84 lakh, and it will be sold through Maruti’s Arena line of dealerships. Bookings for the hatchback were opened on August 10 for a token amount of Rs 11,000. 

• Third-gen Alto K10 based on Heartect platform
• Gets 67hp, 1.0-litre K10C petrol engine from Celerio
• AMT gearbox only on the top two trims

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: 4 trims, 6 variants

In line with Maruti’s Arena models, the Alto K10 uses the nomenclature Std, LXi, VXi and VXi+ for its four trims. The 67hp, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, K10C petrol engine that’s also present on the S-Presso and Celerio is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Meanwhile, the 5-speed AMT gearbox is only offered on the hatchback’s top-spec VXi and VXi+ trims. Maruti claims a fuel efficiency of 24.39 kpl for the Alto K10’s manual versions and 24.90 kpl for the automatic versions. We take a look at the equipment list available on the new Alto K10.

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Std

Powertrain – 1.0 petrol MT (Rs 3.99 lakh)

• 13-inch steel wheels
• Driver and passenger sun visor
• Cabin air filter
• Front console storage space
• Digital Speedometer
• Dual Airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Rear parking sensors

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 LXi

Powertrain – 1.0 petrol MT (Rs 4.82 lakh)

In addition to STD

• Body-coloured bumpers
• Manual AC with heater
• Power steering

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXi

Powertrain – 1.0 petrol MT (Rs 5 lakh), 1.0 petrol AMT (Rs 5.50 lakh)

In addition to LXi

• Body coloured door handles
• Roof antenna
• Front power windows
• AUX and USB port
• Manually-adjustable wing mirrors
• 2-Din SmartPlay audio system with Bluetooth
• Gear shift indicator
• 2 speakers
• Central locking
• Impact sensing door unlock
• Speed sensing auto door lock

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXi+

Powertrain – 1.0 petrol MT (5.34 lakh), 1.0 petrol AMT (Rs 5.84 lakh)

In addition to VXi

• Rear parcel shelf
• Interior silver accents
• Remote locking
• 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Android Auto
• Apple CarPlay
• Steering mounted controls with voice control
• 4-speakers

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: rivals

The only direct rival to the new Alto K10 at this budget end of the market is the Renault Kwid, priced from Rs 4.64 lakh-5.99 lakh. However, prices of the new Alto K10 also overlap with those of the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso (Rs 4.25 lakh-5.99 lakh) and the existing Alto 800 (Rs 3.39 lakh-5.03 lakh), which are other options that customers could also be looking at.

*All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi

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